Academic Conference
Booklet
Academic Conference Summary Graduation Requirements State Testing STAAR
Bell Schedule Senior Release
Senior Courses
Opportunities for Advanced Coursework
• AP & Honors Level Courses
• Dual Credit Courses Collin College Enrollment Procedures
Pathways to Earn Credit
• Summer School
• Night School
• Credit by Exam
• eSchool
• Texas Tech Correspondence
Foundation with Endorsements Course Catalog
Final Exam Grade and Exemption Guidelines
AP Exams AP Exam Procedures for 2019-2020 ACT SAT SAT Workshops
Explore careers Naviance Collin College – College & Career Counselor
School Profile Timeline Stay in the Loop
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Academic Conference
Summary
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Credits/Courses
4 English 4 Math 4 Science 4 Social Studies 2 Foreign Language 1 Fine Arts 1 PE .5 Speech .5 Health 5 Electives
EOC Tests Dates English 1 April 7 English 2 April 8 US History May 6 Biology May 7 Algebra 1 May 7
Graduation Requirements
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8:00 - 8:50 Zero hour
9:00 - 9:50 1st period
9:56 - 10:50 2nd period
10:56 - 11:46 3rd period
Lunch Schedule 4th period
1st lunch 11:46 - 12:36 Class 12:36 - 1:27
Class 11:52 - 12:42 2nd Lunch 12:42 - 1:33
1:33 - 2:23 5th period
2:29 - 3:19 6th period
3:25 - 4:15 7th period
Bell
Schedule
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SENIOR RELEASE one period off
o Must have earned a total of at least 17.0 credits through the end of the fall semester of 11th grade
o Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams
o Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan
o Must have parent permission o No senior release 2nd period or 4th period
two periods off
o Must be enrolled in three advanced level courses each semester senior year. The three advanced courses include AP courses and/or the five day-a-week Collin College Dual Credit courses.
o Must have earned a total of at least 17.5 credits through the end of the fall semester of 11th grade
o Must have met the passing standard on all five End-of-Course Exams
o Must be pursuing the 26 credit Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan
o Must have parent permission
o No senior release 2nd period or 4th period
• Students are expected to be off-campus during most senior release periods, therefore, students must have transportation.
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Class of 2021
Senior Course List
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Foreign Language Chinese 3H French 3H French 5H
German 3H Spanish 3H
Mathematics
Algebra 2H Pre-Calculus H
Social Studies
Sociology H
Language Arts English 3H English 4H
Science
Physics H
Information Technology Computer Science 3H
Honors courses are available in several academic areas and offer a wider range and greater depth of subject matter than that of the regular course. Emphasis is placed on higher level & critical thinking skills, creativity, productive thinking and independent guided research. The Advanced Placement (AP) Program of the College Board enables students to complete college level studies while in high school. This “academic bridge” helps smooth the transition from high school to college. The primary goals of the AP program are to enrich the secondary school experience of students ready to apply themselves to college-level courses and to provide the means by which colleges may grant credit or placement, or both, to students with satisfactory AP test scores.
Advanced Placement
Art AP 2D Art AP 3D
Art AP Drawing Art History AP
Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP Chinese IV AP
Computer Science AP Economics Macro AP Economics Micro AP
English 3 AP Language English 4 AP Literature
Environmental Science AP French 4 AP
German 4 AP Government US AP
Music Theory AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP
Physics C Mechanics AP Physics C Elec & Mag AP
Psychology AP Spanish 4 AP Spanish 5 AP Statistics AP
US History AP
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ADVANCED COURSEWORK
Honors Courses AP Courses
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Collin College Dual Credit
Dual Credit Courses
Collin College Collin College Credit Hours
High School Credit
Days Pre-requisites PISD Grade
Weight
English IV Literature
ENGL 2332 & 2333 6 1 5 ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302
4.5
English IV Language
ENGL 1301 & 1302 6 1 5 English III (seniors)
4.5
English III Language
ENGL 1301 & 1302 6 1 5 English II (juniors)
4.5
Government Federal GOVT 2305 3 .5 3 US History 4.5
Economics Prin of Macro 2301 3 .5 3 US History 4.5
US History US History 1301 & 1302
6 1 5 World History & W. Geography
4.5
Multivariable
Calculus MATH 2320/2415
7 1 5 AP Calculus BC &
AP exam score 4 5
Pre-Calculus MATH 1314 College Algebra &
PRECAL 2412
6 1 5 Algebra 2 & Geometry
4.5
Statistics MATH 1324 3 1 5 Algebra 2 4.5
Biology BIOL 1406 & 1407 6 1 5 Physics 4.5
ASL IV TBD 6 1 3 ASL III 4.5
• Plano ISD has a dual credit agreement with Collin College, which allows students to earn both high school and college credit for a particular course.
• Students must meet the guidelines for admission and enrollment for Collin College courses in order to be eligible.
• Students must pay tuition and fees for each course according to the Collin College fee schedule.
• Students that are eligible for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program will have their tuition waived by Collin College.
• Dual credit classes meet on the Plano West Senior High campus.
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Collin College
Dual Credit
o Forms available in your Academic Conference Dual Enrollment Information Form 2020-2021 High School Enrollment Permission Form
o Courses are subject to change
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Collin College Enrollment Information Session
Collin College Dual Credit
Fall 2020 Registration opens April 14, 2020 https://apply.collin.edu
Enrollment Information Session for parents & students
March 5, 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Plano West – Presentation Room
Collin College Representative will provide vital information on
the dual enrollment program
For additional information
please visit
https://www.collin.edu/exp
ress/dualcredit
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Pathways to Earn Credit
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FINAL EXAM
GRADE WAIVER AND EXEMPTION GUIDELINES
Final Exam Grade Waiver- 11th grade Students enrolled in an AP course for the second semester of the school year may be eligible for a grade waiver from the final exam in that subject for the second semester if the following conditions exist:
o A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 80 (per class) and a minimum grade of 80 in the final grading period. o Student takes the National AP exam for that course in May. o Student shall attend class 90% of the days class is offered and have no more than nine (9) absences during the
second semester (per class). o Student shall have no more than five tardies in that AP class. o No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center. o Student must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or other PISD services. o Student takes the semester exam on the date/time original scheduled, in the case of an excused absence, during
the determined make-up exam time.
To qualify for the grade waiver: ❖ Students must report to class on the day of the exam and take the final exam for the course. ❖ If the semester exam grade benefits the student, it will be recorded and counted toward the student’s course
grade. ❖ If a student has an unexcused absence during the exam, the student forfeits the option to take advantage of
the exam grade waiver, and will take the exam for credit.
Final Exam Exemption-12th grade Seniors may qualify for exemption from final exams during the second semester of the school year if the following conditions exist: Seniors in AP courses
o A senior in an AP class must meet the criteria noted above to qualify for exemption in that AP class. o A senior in an AP course who chooses not to take the national exam may also quality for the final exam
exemption if all of the requirements for the Senior Exemption Guidelines are met.
Seniors in non-AP courses o A minimum overall 2nd semester average of 85 (per class) and a minimum grade of 85 in the final grading period. o Student shall attend class 90% of the days class is offered and have no more than nine (9) absences during the
second semester (per class). o Student shall have no more than five tardies in each class. o No major infractions resulting in ISS, Saturday School, Out of School Suspension, or Special Program Center. o Student must have no outstanding fines, fees, or debts for school property or other PISD services.
To qualify for the exam exemption: ❖ Students must be present in class for each exam. Various activities will be conducted at this time for students
qualified to use exemptions, including the completion of course evaluations, student surveys, and projects. ❖ Exempt students may choose to take the exam. If the semester exam grade benefits the student, it will be
recorded and counted toward the student’s course grade. ❖ If a student has an unexcused absence during the exam, the student forfeits the option to take advantage of the
exam exemption and will take the exam for credit. 02/2019
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Week 1 Morning 8 AM
Afternoon 12 noon
Afternoon 2 PM
Monday May 4
United States Government & Politics
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Tuesday May 5
Calculus AB Calculus BC
German Language & Culture
Wednesday May 6
English Literature & Composite
Physics 2: Algebra Based
Thursday May 7
Chemistry Spanish Literature & Culture
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Friday May 8
United States History Studio Art
Art History Computer Science A
Week 2 Morning 8 AM
Afternoon 12 noon
Monday May 11
Biology
Chinese Language & Culture Environmental Science
Tuesday May 12
Spanish Language & Culture
Psychology
Wednesday May 13
English Language & Composition
Microeconomics Music Theory
Thursday May 14
Macroeconomics
Friday May 15
French Language & Culture
Statistics
AP courses are recognized as a means for high achieving students to receive college credit while still in high school
▪ AP tests are given in May each
year
▪ Each AP test is given a score
from 1 to 5
▪ Credit awarded varies among
colleges and universities
Payment Options: paypams, check or cash Payment deadline: March 1, 2020
Paypams ▪ pay online ▪ amount $94.00 + 3.00 fee = $97.00
Check ▪ payable to Plano ISD ▪ include student name & ID number ▪ check must include imprinted address ▪ amount $94.00 ▪ AP payment form ▪ deliver to PWSH Counseling Office
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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM PROCEDURES FOR 2019-2020
The College Board administers the AP program and has
developed new policies that will take effect for the 2019-2020
school year. Plano ISD is required to honor College Board
requirements in order to participate in the AP program.
(A reminder, Plano ISD students enrolled in an AP course are not required to
take the corresponding AP exam.)
❖ Students must create an account on the College Board website at the
beginning of an AP course in order to access course related resources
and to enter identification information required for ordering an exam.
❖ Students enrolled in an AP course that begins in semester 1 must
register and pay in full for related 2020 AP exams no later than
NOVEMBER 1, 2019.
❖ Students enrolled in an AP course that begins in semester 2 must
register and pay in full for related 2020 AP exams no later than March
1, 2020.
❖ Fees for 2020 AP exams will be $94 per exam. A reduced fee will be
available for students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program.
❖ Students that register after the posted deadlines will incur an additional
$40 fee per exam.
❖ Students that cancel an exam after the posted deadlines or are absent
for an exam will receive a refund for all but $40 of the original fee.
For additional information related to the Advanced Placement program,
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Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline
Score Release
February 8 January 10 January 11-17 February 25
April 4 February 28 February 29-March 13 April 14
June 13 May 8 May 9-22 June 23
July 18 June 19 June 20-26 July 28
September 12 August 7 August 21 September 22
October 24 September 20 October 4 November 3
December 12 November 6 November 20 December 22
Understanding your Scores
Register for Test
Study Guide
ACT Account Login
Online Practice Test
Question of the Day
Test Day Check List
View your Scores
2020
ACT Retesting Restrictions You may take the ACT no more than 12 times total
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Digital photo of yourself
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration
Deadline
Scores Released
SAT Subject
Tests Offered
March 14 February 14 February 25-March 3
March 27 No
May 2 April 3 April 14-21 May 15 Yes
June 6 May 8 May 19-27 July 15 Yes
August 29 July 31 August 19 September Yes
October 3 September 4 September 23 October Yes
November 7 October 2 October 21 November Yes
December 5 November 6 November 24 December Yes
Get Test Scores
Sending Scores to Colleges
SAT Account Login
Online Practice
Tests
Test Day Checklist
Practice on Khan
Academy
Register for Test
Daily Practice App
2020
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SAT
Workshops
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Connect through a browser
Google: mypisd.net
Sign in to ClassLink
Connect through PISD webdesk:
Naviance
log-in
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College and Career Counselor
Henry Canfield, M.S., M.Ed Collin College Counselor
Career Pathways o High School o Training o Education o Jobs
Workforce Program Interests Assessment Strategies & Resources Soft Skills
Paying for College o Scholarships o FAFSA
Academic Advising College Applications College Admissions Exams o ACT o SAT o TSI
College Readiness o Study skills o Note-taking
College Exploration
Career Exploration
Students may email to set up appointment
Appointment Days Tuesdays Thursdays
Office Location
Plano West Counseling Department
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Plano West Senior High School is in its 20th year of existence and is well established in the tradition of excellence in Plano ISD. The campus serves 11th and 12th grade students. Each graduating class has distinguished itself with numerous awards in the academic, athletic, and fine arts arenas. Plano West students are dedicated to academic excellence as demonstrated by the fact that over 25% of the 2018 graduating class earned a GPA of 4.0 or higher and over 56% of the class earned a 3.5 GPA or greater. Plano West students are accepted to the top colleges and universities throughout the United States and abroad. Thirty-eight percent of the staff members at Plano West hold advanced degrees in education. Our staff continually enhances the educational experience for all students. The academic performance of students at Plano West earned the distinction of being named to the Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll, the most prestigious academic award a Texas Public School can achieve. Plano West has the distinction of being listed in the top 1% of Newsweek’s Best High Schools in the Nation for the past five years, in addition to being ranked #63 in the Washington Post’s High School Challenge, #45 in the state of Texas by US News, and a NCEA Higher Performing School.
School Profile
Our Community and District Plano is a suburban city of approximately 286,000 residents located north Of Dallas. The Plano Independent School District is comprised of 3 early childhood schools, 48 elementary schools (k-5), 13 middle schools (6-8), 6 high schools (9-10), 3 senior high schools (11-12), 3 academies, and a special Program Center. The district serves nearly 54,000 students.
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Class rank is based on cumulative semester averages from grades 9-12. Honors and AP courses are weighted with extra grade points awarded for each grade. Final rank in class and grade point average are determined at the end of the third nine weeks grading period of the senior year. A student may be awarded a credit for a full year course by earning a grade of 70 in both semesters or by averaging the grades earned in each semester for a grade of 70 or higher.
Texas Education Agency
RANK IN CLASS Letter Numeric AP/IB Honors Regular Modified
A+ 97+ 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5
A 93-96 4.8 4.3 3.8 3.3
A- 90-92 4.6 4.1 3.6 3.1
B+ 87-89 4.4 3.9 3.4 2.9
B 83-86 4.2 3.7 3.2 2.7
B- 80-82 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5
C+ 77-79 3.8 3.3 2.8 2.3
C 71-76 3.6 3.1 2.6 2.1
C- 70 3.4 2.9 2.4 1.9
F 69 0 0 0 0
Grade Division and Grade Points
Foundation Endorsement Graduation Requirements
English 4 credits Mathematics 4 credits Science 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Ed 1 credit Health .5 credit Speech .5 credit Foreign Language 2 credits Electives 5 credits
One or more endorsements:
STEM Arts & Humanities
Business & Industry Multidisciplinary
Public Service In addition to 26 credits, graduates must pass
five (5) end-of-course exams
No community service is required
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ACCREDITATION
SCHOOL PROFILE
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National Merit Scholars (NMSQT)
Finalists 59
Semifinalists 63
Commended Scholars 93
National Hispanic Scholars 12
AP Results
Each AP test is scored from 1 to 5
1,361 Students Tested
4,521 Exams Administered
AP Scores 3 or Higher
School Profile
Class of 2019 Stats
89%
96%
4%
% attending college
% Technical/Military/Work/Other
92%
4%
% Attending 4 year University% Attending 2 year College
1,309 Graduates
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School Profile
Class of 2019 Stats
Evidence-BasedReading Writing
Math Total
624644
1268
515 507
1022
531 528
1059
SAT AVERAGE SCORES
Plano West
Texas
National
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ACT AVERAGE COMPOSITE SCORES
Plano West Texas National
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Timeline
o Class of 2021 Academic Conferences o Register for ACT &/or SAT
o AP Exams
o The Common Application website opens – start applying
o Apply Texas Application opens – start applying
o Final Exams
o College Planning Seminars for Parents o Junior Spring Seminars (College 101)
for Students
Spring 2020
April 2020
May 4-15, 2020
July 1, 2020
May 19-22, 2020
August 1, 2020
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Timeline
o Start requesting your Initial Transcripts in Naviance
o If required by colleges, request counselor rec letter - complete the Counselor Recommendation Packet & return to counselor
o If required by college, ask your teacher(s) to write a rec letter
o Take or retake SAT or ACT to improve your score
o Send SAT/ACT scores to college/university
o Apply for FAFSA as early as October 1 o Free Application for Federal Student Aid
o Early Decision/Early Action deadlines begin
o Pay attention to college-specific scholarship deadlines
o If your College/University requires a Mid-Year Transcript or a Mid-Year Report - request Mid-Year Reports (gold form) – pick up form at Counseling Dept then complete, sign & return to your counselor
o Check Naviance for scholarship opportunities
o Notify college/university of your final admission decision
o Final Exams
o Class of 2021 Graduation
When school starts
Fall 2020
October 1, 2020
October 15 – December 1
2020
January – February
2021
Spring 2021
May 2021
TBA
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Stay in the Loop
https://www.pisd.edu/pwsh
Plano ISD Parent Portal provides-
• direct access to Parent Viewer
• grades & attendance
• assignments, quizzes & tests
Register at https://parentportal.pisd.edu
Questions, please
email [email protected] or call 469-752-8767
eNews Subscribe to the daily Plano West eNews
(the Wolf Howl)
• receive the same news & announcements the students receive during 2nd period each day
Register at: http://elist.pisd.edu
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